Marisa Taylor is a senior correspondent on the KHN enterprise team. She investigates end-of-life care and acute medical care, among other health care topics.
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Immigrant children detained in U.S. may struggle to get health care
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Shefali Luthra, Marisa Taylor, Kaiser Health News
3 July 2018 | 5 min read
Thousands of children younger than 13 detained under U.S. border policy
The Trump administration has detained 2,322 children 12 years old or younger amid its border crackdown.
Thousands of children younger than 13 detained under U.S. border policy
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Shefali Luthra, Marisa Taylor, Kaiser Health News
22 June 2018 | 6 min read
Federal limits on medical marijuana research hinder treatments
By the time Ann Marie Owen turned to marijuana to treat her pain, she was struggling to walk and talk. She also hallucinated.
Federal limits on medical marijuana research hinder treatments
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Melissa Bailey, Marisa Taylor, Kaiser Health News
16 April 2018 | 9 min read
Trading controversy dogs health secretary nominee Tom Price
U.S. Health and Human Services secretary nominee Tom Price showed little restraint in his personal stock trading, despite the fact that a House committee he was on was under investigation.
Trading controversy dogs health secretary nominee Tom Price
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Marisa Taylor, Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News
9 February 2017 | 7 min read
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